A rising star in the global dance scene, Shahar Binyamini has a gift for creating work that feels both deeply human and utterly hypnotic.
Whether it’s the relentless pulse of Ravel’s “Boléro” or a piece crafted in pure silence, his choreography digs into the essence of what it means to be human.
Binyamini’s journey into choreography began with movement itself. From 2006 to 2013, he danced with the world-renowned Batsheva Dance Company, performing in the original casts of major works by Ohad Naharin and Sharon Eyal, including Hora, Sadeh 21, The Hole, and Bill. During this time, he also became a devoted teacher of Gaga, the movement language developed by Naharin, eventually leading Gaga intensives across Israel, Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
Following his time with Batsheva, Shahar launched an international choreographic career, bringing his bold, emotionally charged movement language to stages worldwide. Notable creations such as FLAT (Singapore), MENSCH (Germany), VULNER (Sweden), I AM (France), HARD TO TELL (Brazil), and BOLERO X (Canada)—have been praised for their striking visual design, technical rigor, and emotional authenticity.
“I think that dance and art can start and generate a new dialogue, like planting seeds.”
– Shahar Binyamini
But for Binyamini, choreography is more than just crafting movement—it’s about creating conversation. “I think that dance and art can start and generate a new dialogue, like planting seeds.” That belief in art’s potential to provoke thought and spark change is part of what fuels his work. His pieces often explore collective identity, resilience, and the human need for connection, especially in times of uncertainty or division. “Dance isn’t a language you need to learn; it is beyond language. It runs deeper than words.”
Binyamini’s creative process for the world premiere of BOLERO X with Ballet BC was documented for an original film produced by Dance Masterclass, also starring our company dancers and filmed on location at Ballet BC’s Granville Island studios and the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Described by critics as a creator of “worlds of rich images” with “meticulous and complete visual, musical, and movement design,” Shahar Binyamini continues to push boundaries and challenge perceptions—onstage and beyond. For BOLERO X, the dance maker brings together a cast of 50 dancers, a truly monumental experience for both the artist and audience. Says PBS, the work is “a masterful tribute to unity, power, and the collective human experience.”
We’re thrilled to welcome the work of Shahar Binyamini back to the Ballet BC stage.
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